Home Staging Tips for Home Sellers - Creative Home Staging Show

Artwork can be subjective and people like all kinds, whether it’s abstract, landscape, flowers, horses etc. And you may wonder, where do all these people get these art pieces? Or maybe you want something unique and not something that is mass-produced. Let me share my artwork sources to stage a home that you can use to stage it or decorate it. Mentioned in this episode: My Etsy shop: www.etsy.com/s...

I love looking out windows in my house because there are so many different views to look out on…the pool, my flower bed in the front yard, and the surrounding trees. Some people LOVE to cover up their windows or make it feel dark. But when it comes time to sell your house, windows play an important role. Let me share what kind of window coverings you should have up when staging a home. Mentioned i...

When we lived in Germany and traveled around Europe, we had to find an Airbnb to stay in because we had 5 people. A hotel room in Europe only sleeps 2-3 people and 4 if we are lucky. So we always had to find an Airbnb in each city, but we were picky. Finding one took some time and after securing my first trip to Paris, let me share how important it is to make a great first impression and how to ge...

I love looking at houses when driving or walking anywhere. I especially like to get ideas of what others are doing for their front porch or garden. It gives me an idea of what works (and lives) best in our climate in NC. And with spring here, it is a great time to spruce up the front porch area and entryway with some ideas in this week’s episode. Here is what I discussed: Entryway decor ideas Fron...

Are you selling your home for the first time or maybe it’s been a few years since you last sold your home? Things have changed a bit since the last time you sold it. Let’s start with the basics of getting you started with home staging in this week’s episode. Mentioned in this episode: Home Staging Starter Kit www.bit.ly/stagingstarterkit Etsy shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/WillowBrookPrintable

Rain rain go away...well maybe some of us are loving the rain we are getting while others are not. But I want to talk about how rain can help your landscaping and talk about rainscapes. Have you heard that term? Another new one for me too! So let's dive into rainscapes, what they are, and how you can make your plants happy in this episode. Mentioned in this episode: How to Design a Rainwater H...

I've heard of hipsters and historic homes but never have I heard of this term...hipstoric homes until recently. I love how words can be mashed up together in the English language and this is another mashup...which is kind of what this is when it comes to decorating a home. A mashup of decorating styles called hipstoric homes. And what is this style? Well, listen in because we are about to unve...

A home office was a big thing during COVID. You could not go into the office building anymore so you carved out a niche in your home. Some were lucky where you actually had a separate room for a home office. Others had to carve out a space in an open living room (like me). Let's talk about home office ideas to make your space your own. In this episode I discuss: Reusing existing space to creat...

It is officially spring real estate market season because I see so many for sale signs popping up here. Looking for your dream house can take some time and buyers can be picky. But if you are getting your house ready to sell, there are a few things that will turn off buyers and hinder the sale of your home. Some of you may think that the real estate market is as hot as it was last year, but it&#39...

I love using IKEA pieces because while yes they are budget friendly, they also help those of you who are limited on space. I have several IKEA pieces in my house mixed with other non-IKEA things. I even had clients who outfitted their beach condo with IKEA items. So let me share my favorite IKEA pieces and how you can use them in your home. Mentioned in this episode: This little bathroom got a maj...

If you have a large house and a bonus room that you don't quite know how to use, I would love to share some ideas! Bonus rooms can be tricky if you have too many things going on but it can be a wonderful space if planned correctly. So let's get into some bonus room ideas on how you can best use it in your home. We never had a bonus room in our first home because it was a 1600 sq ft house....

With the pandemic behind us, homeowners are looking to change things up, especially in the bathroom. I want to share some 2023 bathroom trends that are coming up that you may want to consider if you are remodeling. You can start off with just a few changes or rip it all out and start over anew. In this episode we talk about: Bathroom trends seen in the local area in North Carolina BHG bathroom tre...

A living room can be a great place to relax, watch TV and hang out with friends. But if you have an awkward layout with a corner fireplace and you aren't sure how to set up your furniture, it may be a source of stress for you. Let me share some ideas on how you can ideally set up your awkward living room with a corner fireplace. Mentioned in this episode: Home staging starter kit: bit.ly/stagingst...

Trends come and go but I know some of you are wondering what's the next biggest thing when it comes to kitchen cabinet colors. I will share what some experts say and also talk with Maggie Dutton of Cabinetry of Pinehurst to get a local perspective on cabinet colors here in Moore County, NC. In this episode we cover: 2021 Color trends 2022 kitchen cabinet colors trends 2023 kitchen cabinet color tr...

You may have lived in your home for 10, 20 even 30 years. But now you are selling it and you are told by a real estate agent you need to change a few things. They may even recommend meeting with a home stager. As a senior, you may not realize houses need to look their best and not look outdated in order to appeal to buyers. Let me share 5 tips for seniors selling their homes so that you can sell i...

Master bedrooms may now be not politically correct to say. Real estate agents are now calling them primary bedrooms or primary suite. Regardless of what you call it, these bedrooms are the main bedroom in the house and the largest. We talked about updating them where I gave you a few ideas (episode #234 Four easy master bedroom updates under $150) but today I want to talk about giving you master b...

If you are getting your house ready to sell, chances are you are looking up some home selling tips. There are many home selling tips out there that you can easily do yourself but some of you will say, ok but I don't have the same creative genius as you. How do I know if what I am doing is right? That is why I am taking the time to share some home selling tips you can use today to get started. Ment...

It's a new year and some new changes to my business aren't being taken lightly. If you're part of my newsletter, you already know some of this news, but there are other changes to my business that will affect how I can help you the homeowner. Listen in to hear what changes I will implement or will implement soon and how that impacts you. In this episode we talk about: 1. Changing social media 2. U...

If your kitchen seems kind of dark and dreary, the problem may be the kitchen lighting. I used to see the fluorescent light bars in the kitchen (which is mostly gone) but there are other ways to bring in some lighting and make your kitchen feel fabulous and warm. It's important to consider the different types of kitchen lighting you can use which is what we will discuss in today's episode. Overall...

Have you watched a movie trailer and expect one thing but then when you are watching the movie, it is TOTALLY not what you expected? I did that with The Bullet Train with Brad Pitt. I thought it would be funny, not the gory bloody movie that it started off as. I didn't even finish the movie! I only got through 20 minutes of it hoping it would get better. This is the same thing that I need to work...

Not all of can afford a house with a GREAT room that can seat 10 people. Some of us are lucky to fit our small family of 3-4 people in the living room. So how do you make the living room feel big when it's really not? Let me share some living room decorating ideas you can use in your small living room. Living rooms are the hub of a house next to the kitchen. We watch TV in there, take naps, play w...

I know it's the last part of the year, but I want to leave you with one piece of advice when it comes time to sell your home. There are so many things to do and you end up prioritizing what REALLY needs to be done to cut down your list. That is why when it comes time to selling a home, homeowners forego staging their home for several reasons. And if you fall into using one of these excuses, you on...

Out of all the home staging tips, I know there are some great lessons to be learned. We all learn something new about our jobs and home staging is no different. From handling phone calls to the process we use to stage a home, we all learn some kind of lesson. Let me share the best home staging lesson I learned this year that you can learn from as well! There are many great lessons to be had when s...

Biophilic design is a way to incorporate nature into your home. Some of us crave to bring the outdoors inside. But how do you do this? Where can you do this? In this week's episode we will talk about biophilic design and how you can use it in your home. >> What is biophilic design? >> Where you can start small in your home >>  What are some biophilic inspirations? >> H...

We may think that we spend most of our time in the living room or kitchen, but that's not true. In fact we spend 1/3 of our lifetime sleeping in the bedroom! So it's safe to say that we should spend more of our decorating dollars towards the master bedroom but that's not the case. If you feel like you need an update in your master bedroom but don't have a large budget, let me help you out there. I...